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The magic of the [[Kislevites]] is very different to that of the other races in the world. Thay make use of '''Ice Magic''' in recognition of the land in which they live. It is sometimes known as the Lore of Ice and is cast by the somewhat dour [[Frost Mages]] employed in the Kislevite armed forces. It is said that their blood runs cold and that they 'can transmute the winds of magic into lethal ice storms with a single gesture' (Warhammer Kislev 2003: 34).
 
The magic of the [[Kislevites]] is very different to that of the other races in the world. Thay make use of '''Ice Magic''' in recognition of the land in which they live. It is sometimes known as the Lore of Ice and is cast by the somewhat dour [[Frost Mages]] employed in the Kislevite armed forces. It is said that their blood runs cold and that they 'can transmute the winds of magic into lethal ice storms with a single gesture' (Warhammer Kislev 2003: 34).
  
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Shards of diamond hard ice is emitted from the hands of the caster, striking the enemy visciously.
 
Shards of diamond hard ice is emitted from the hands of the caster, striking the enemy visciously.
 
*Freezing Blast
 
*Freezing Blast
This freezes any water based terrain, creating a sheening and sparkling flat surface over which armies can walk. Otherwise it can freeze an enemy unit, encasing them in binding ice.
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This freezes any water based terrain, creating a sparkling, flat surface over which armies can walk. Otherwise it can freeze an enemy unit, encasing them in binding ice.
 
*Form of the Frostfiend
 
*Form of the Frostfiend
 
The caster changes into a beast of Kislev legend, coming closer to the Ice Magic than humanity. They will last like this until they die or cancel the invocation. Due to the magical nature of this form, most magical equipment becomes useless.
 
The caster changes into a beast of Kislev legend, coming closer to the Ice Magic than humanity. They will last like this until they die or cancel the invocation. Due to the magical nature of this form, most magical equipment becomes useless.
 
*Invocation of the Ice Storm
 
*Invocation of the Ice Storm
A harsh blizard can be cast by the wizard chanting a few words which engulfs ranged weaponry. A blast of air blows many ranged objects off course or even stop a unit from firing at all.
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A harsh blizzard can be cast by the wizard chanting a few words which engulfs ranged weaponry. A blast of air blows many ranged objects off course or even stop a unit from firing at all.
 
*Midwinter's Kiss
 
*Midwinter's Kiss
 
The breath of the caster is turned into a raging torrent of ice, freezing all in its path. Icicles form a barrier around the affected, preventing them from moving.
 
The breath of the caster is turned into a raging torrent of ice, freezing all in its path. Icicles form a barrier around the affected, preventing them from moving.
 
*Glacial Barrier
 
*Glacial Barrier
 
This erects a vast ice wall that is impassable and cannot be seen through. It can be destroyed or dispelled or removed by the caster to aid movement and attacks.
 
This erects a vast ice wall that is impassable and cannot be seen through. It can be destroyed or dispelled or removed by the caster to aid movement and attacks.
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Kislev (6th Edition)]]
  
 
[[Category:Kislev]]
 
[[Category:Kislev]]
 
[[Category:Magic]]
 
[[Category:Magic]]

Revision as of 12:30, 28 February 2009

The magic of the Kislevites is very different to that of the other races in the world. Thay make use of Ice Magic in recognition of the land in which they live. It is sometimes known as the Lore of Ice and is cast by the somewhat dour Frost Mages employed in the Kislevite armed forces. It is said that their blood runs cold and that they 'can transmute the winds of magic into lethal ice storms with a single gesture' (Warhammer Kislev 2003: 34).

Spells

They may cast six spells of increasing power. These are:

  • Shardstorm

Shards of diamond hard ice is emitted from the hands of the caster, striking the enemy visciously.

  • Freezing Blast

This freezes any water based terrain, creating a sparkling, flat surface over which armies can walk. Otherwise it can freeze an enemy unit, encasing them in binding ice.

  • Form of the Frostfiend

The caster changes into a beast of Kislev legend, coming closer to the Ice Magic than humanity. They will last like this until they die or cancel the invocation. Due to the magical nature of this form, most magical equipment becomes useless.

  • Invocation of the Ice Storm

A harsh blizzard can be cast by the wizard chanting a few words which engulfs ranged weaponry. A blast of air blows many ranged objects off course or even stop a unit from firing at all.

  • Midwinter's Kiss

The breath of the caster is turned into a raging torrent of ice, freezing all in its path. Icicles form a barrier around the affected, preventing them from moving.

  • Glacial Barrier

This erects a vast ice wall that is impassable and cannot be seen through. It can be destroyed or dispelled or removed by the caster to aid movement and attacks.

Sources